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from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Frequently asked questions about puncher.dot

Would settle.pay work as a payment brand?

settle.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

What is a Signed Mark Data file in the context of puncher.dot?

Signed Mark Data (SMD) is the cryptographically signed file the TMCH issues to prove your validated trademark. For puncher.dot, it is the credential NicNames checks to grant trademark priority on the puncher.dot string. It encodes the mark, its dates, and a signature. Use it to claim puncher.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period for loan repayments?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

What is the difference between defensive and active use of puncher.dot?

Defensive use means registering puncher.dot mainly to keep it away from impersonators, while active use means running your real payment flows on it. Either way, owning puncher.dot protects the puncher.dot name; many brands start defensively and activate later. https://domain.pay/register

What does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility for payroll disbursements?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.